Open Sea Masking Card

Almost forgot to post my last sample for my upcoming classes.   This is a modified case card from Pinterest (sorry forgot who made the original).    This card is very simple to make but just LOVE the final product.  I added a crumb cake card base where the original used Very Vanilla.   

Masking doesn't always have to be used with a stamp and/or image.   You can mask over a portion of your cardstock and sponge/stamp inside or around the masked area.  Don't you love this technique?  

I think my Stampin Ladies will really enjoy making this card.   I typically do not make two masculine cards in one class, but I just HAD to make this card.  Are you as excited as I am that The Open Sea stamp set is not retiring?!?!?  :)  They will have a choice of making it Father's Day, Birthday or Thank you card.   Another reason I like this card, very easy to change the occasion.  

Hope you enjoy my project! 

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  The Open Sea, Guy Greetings

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Linen Thread, 1/16" circle handheld punch, Snips, Dimensionals

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Nuts about You - FMS142

Playing along with the weekly Sketch Challenge from Freshly Made Sketches Blog.    I had a lot of fun making this card!!    As much as I love the coordinating stamps and framelits, sometimes you just need to stamp and handcut the images out.    I stamped the tree from the Hostess Stamp Set (Nuts about You) in Pear Pizzazz on the Whisper White cardstock, and than again in Chocolate Chip (on a scrap piece of cardstock) and cut the brown tree out and put on dimensionals.   I used a scallop punch as my "mask" to make the clouds in the sky.    

I hope you enjoy my project! 

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  Nuts about You (Hostess)

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Baked Brown Sugar, Real Red

Accessories:  Fringe Scissors, Snips, Zig Zag Embossing Folder, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers

Sponged Wetlands Card

Finally finished my last sample for my October Classes!   Was asked to do a sponging technique by one of my Stampin Ladies using the Wetlands Stamp Set (one of our new favorites)!     Here is what I came up with -- it is a very simple card, but sometimes you just need a "simple" card.    Just need a framelit, ink, sponges/daubers and an extra piece of sturdy cardstock!  

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  Wetlands
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla
Ink:  Soft Sky, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso
Accessories:  Soft Sky Seam Binding, Oval Framelits, and Sponge Daubers (or sponges if you prefer those).

Lovely as a Tree Reflection - CASED

I just LOVE the cards that Michelle Zindorf (Freedom in Creating Blog) creates with her brayer and sponging techniques.  I am FINALLY using the Brayer as my Monthly Technique for my Club this month and HAD to use this card Michelle made back in Fall 2012.    I will be honest and say that I haven't "played" with the brayer as much as I should being a demonstrator until now!  OMG -- SO much fun!!  :)

Enjoy the card!

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  Lovely as a Tree
Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Whisper White
Ink:  Pool Party, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, and Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Brayer, Natural Twine, Natural Buttons, Window Sheets

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Blast Off B-day STB#8

Getting some Stamping Time in this weekend!!  :)    Starting off with a Sketch Challenge from Seize the Birthday.   

I have had this stamp set for a while now, and FINALLY pulled it out the play with.   I love the Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad (#126857) and the effect it gives for the "Space".   I also layered the Silver Glimmer paper to give the Moon two-tones (hope it comes through clearly in the picture).    Hope you like the card!  

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  Blast Off
Cardstock:  Night of Navy, and Whisper White
Paper:  Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink:  Black Stazon, Cherry Cobbler, Tangerine Tango, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad
Accessories:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (Circle only), and Snips

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Button Buddies - PCCCS#31

Another great sketch challenge from Paper Craft Crew Challenges blog.   

I FINALLY broke down and bought the Button Buddies stamp set (I have been wanting for months now)!!!    The flower in the stamp set is almost perfect for the 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, so I used the punch as my "mask".  The set "calls" for the use of buttons, but decided to use the In Color Dahlias instead and I think it finished the card of nicely.  

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  Button Buddies and Curly Cute

Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit and Whisper White

Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals

Accessories:  In Color Dahlias, 1 3/4 Scallop Circle Punch and Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Blooming with Kindness - Reverse Masking

This card was inspired by a video tutorial posted on Patty's Stamping Spot.    

The first time I saw the Blooming with Kindness set, I FELL IN LOVE!!!     This is the 3rd project my monthly group will be completing this weekend -- I'm sure they will love it too!! 

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  Blooming with Kindness and Elements of Style
Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Whisper White
Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Delightful Daffodil
Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Sponges

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Sail -- Masculine Card

Nice card that can be used for anyone, but great Masculine Card! 

Used the "Masking" technique to allow the Sail of the Boat to remain white.   This is one of the six cards we will be completing for the All Occasion Stamp-a-Stack I am hosting at the end of the month.  

Stampin Up! Products used:

Stamp:  Sail, Sincere Salutations

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink:  Black Stazon, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories:  Sponges, Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine

Happy Stamping!!

Michelle

Flower Fest - Masking

The third project for my workshop this weekend! 

  I really like the "Masking" technique.  This stamp set works really well since it has so many coordinating punches.  

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  Flower Fest, Happy Greetings

Paper:  Poppy Parade, Concord Crush, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink:  Poppy Parade, Concord Crush, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive

Accessories:  Scallop Edge Punch, Lots of Tags Sizzlits, Aqua Painters, Sponges

Happy Stamping!

Michelle